This wide-ranging guide to the sport of boulderingórock climbing in its simplest and most accessible formóprofiles 25 destinations across the country. Bouldering champion Alli Rainey Wendling introduces beginners to the sport, including what equipment to buy, basic skills, and safety considerations, and for experienced boulderers she reveals her own techniques and tactics for success. From Joshua Tree National Park in California and the Front Range in Colorado to the legendary Shawangunks in New York, the entries include directions to each bouldering area, recommended "problems" or climbing routes, and black and white photos and maps, as well as campsites, restaurants, other climbing areas, and online resources.